<p>I’m applying to intensly competitive schools, which include MIT, Princeton and Stanford (the science/math programs).</p>
<p>Grades: School doesn’t rank, but I know that I am in top 5%</p>
<p>My scores are as such:</p>
<p>Big Kahuna:</p>
<p>Math: 780 Verbal: 740 Writing is…700</p>
<p>Subjects:</p>
<p>Math 2C: 800</p>
<p>Physics: 800</p>
<p>I know these are decent scores. However, the 700 writing score brings my SATreasoning score to 2220.</p>
<p>The thing is I am not an athlete, so I am going to compete in terms of academic accomplishments. (GPA and scores)</p>
<p>With a 5% ranking, 2220, and two 800’s on subject tests, am I competitive with the non athletes/hooks?</p>
<p>I know, obv, the subject test scores are good. I gather, however, that they are kind of negligble, even if you get an 800, and that the bulk of scores evaluation comes down to your reasoning test scores.</p>
<p>So, is 2220 strong enough to compete with the non-athletes, non-hook people at places like MIT, Stanford and Princeton? </p>
<p>Or is it good enough, and that my success/failure comes down more so to my course selection, recs, and EC’s, like it does for all applicants?</p>
<p>I only ask, because I am thinking of retaking the reasoning test in January. Or should I calm the hell down?</p>
<p>I know this may seem like a stupid question, but I, from looking at this site, am under the impression that anything below 2300 if you’re not an athlete or hooked applicant is “bad.” (for MSP)</p>
<p>If one wants to see scores in context, some extra information on EC’s include:</p>
<p>President of nationally recognized engeering team (We’ve recieved multithousand dollar grant money, and placed nationally in second/1st place in multiple national engineering competitions)</p>
<p>I do stand-up comedy as a hobby (sometimes paid, but I usually do it for free since I love it)</p>
<p>Also captain of Math Team, and an editor for the school paper Junior Year.</p>